Off-Airport Landing After Engine Power Loss (N6755T)

Incident Overview and Initial Flight Phase The aircraft had not been flown or had its engines run for twelve years before the accident flight. Prior to departure, the pilot and an A&P mechanic inspected the aircraft. Shortly after takeoff, the right engine quit and the left engine began to run rough. The pilot restarted the right engine and kept the left engine running by adjusting the mixture. ## Approach and Decision to Land Off-Airport While on downwind for Runway 16 at the destination airport, the right engine began to lose power. The pilot elected to land downwind on Runway 34. During final approach to Runway 34, the pilot observed an aircraft landing in the opposite direction. At that time, both engines began to lose power, and the pilot elected to execute an off-airport landing. The aircraft landed in a scrub brush covered, open field. During the landing roll, the aircraft crossed a road and collided with a road marker. ## Mechanical Findings Examination of both engines revealed that both engines' fuel control servo and main fuel system screens were dirty and partially plugged. The left engine distributor valve piston was seized and contained remnants of the fuel tanks bladder.